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Salamina island information
The Greek island of Salamina is the largest island
in the Saronic Gulf, to 1 nautical mile (2 km) from the coast of
Attica and Piraeus. There is a ferry service every 15 minutes
between the island and the coast.
According to the myths and legends the island was named by Nimfae
Salamis, the daughter of the Corinthian Asopos and Koulouri Cape (Kolouris
Akra) where an ancient city was built around the fourth century a.
C. According to the myth, Poseidon fell in love with Salamis and she
gave birth to Cychreus the first king of Salamis, which was half man
half fish.
The next king of Salamis or Salamis was Telamon who married the
daughter of Cychreus, Glauca. After her death he married Erivia or
Periboea was born and the legendary AIAS (Ayax), who was the leader
of Salamis and army megariano in the Trojan war.
Salamis is known mainly for the naval battle that occurred in its
waters and that was the birthplace of Ajax and Euripides.
In modern times, the island was a Greek naval base which served as
headquarters for the Greek navy. The port was bombed by the German
Luftwaffe in 1941, plunging the Kilkis and the Lemnos Greek
battleships.
Salamina or Salamis is also a town on the island. The island has a
wide variety of events organized by the municipality and other
organizations on the island. These events as the celebration of the
Fisherman, the convent of Our Lady Faneromeni (from 22 to 23 August)
and special summer activities that are supported by the organization
DEP at the Theatre of Euripides. In addition to other events such as
games, concerts and so on.
The culture of Salamis and tradition are kept alive through the
years by the Museum of Cultural Arts and Crafts, which is
responsible for all cultural events and traditional.
In the museum visitors can find aspects of traditional arts and
crafts used by craftsmen and plenty of artwork from the area going
back to the eighteenth century.
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